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Atypical presentation of sporotrichosis: report of three cases by Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski, Bittencourt, Laura Riffel, Silva, Cláudio Moss da, Vieira, Roseli Stone, Pereira, Hugo Cataud Pacheco

“…Sporotrichosis occurs after fungal implantation of Sporothrix spp. in the skin, and is the main subcutaneous mycosis in Latin America. Here we describe three…”
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Disseminated Histoplasmosis in Persons with HIV/AIDS, Southern Brazil, 2010-2019 by Basso, Rossana Patricia, Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Benelli, Jéssica Louise, Stevens, David A, Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski

“…We evaluated disseminated histoplasmosis (DH) in HIV patients over 10 years in southern Brazil. The incidence was 12 cases/1,000 hospitalizations (2010-2019);…”
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Guideline for the management of feline sporotrichosis caused by Sporothrix brasiliensis and literature revision by Gremião, Isabella Dib Ferreira, Martins da Silva da Rocha, Elisabeth, Montenegro, Hildebrando, Carneiro, Aroldo José Borges, Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski, de Farias, Marconi Rodrigues, Monti, Fabiana, Mansho, Wilson, de Macedo Assunção Pereira, Romeika Herminia, Pereira, Sandro Antonio, Lopes-Bezerra, Leila M.

“…We herein present a Brazilian guideline for the management of feline sporotrichosis, a mycosis caused by Sporothrix brasiliensis. This guideline is an effort…”
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COVID-19-Associated Histoplasmosis in an AIDS Patient by Basso, Rossana Patricia, Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Benelli, Jéssica Louise, Stevens, David A., Zogbi, Heruza Einsfeld, Vasconcellos, Izadora Clezar da S., Pasqualotto, Alessandro Comarú, Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski

“…Most reports associating fungal infections with COVID-19 have been cases of invasive aspergillosis. Here, we report a case of severe histoplasmosis and…”
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Highly effective decontamination in a hospital environment: An easy-to-operate, low-cost prototype by de la Rocha, Clarice, Caprara, Carolina da Silva Canielles, Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski, Porte, Anderson Favero, Galarça, Marcelo Moraes, Filgueira, Daza de Moraes Vaz Batista, Votto, Ana Paula de Souza, Ramos, Daniela Fernandes

“…Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are illnesses acquired during healthcare and are often the most important adverse event during healthcare. With the aim…”
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Aspergillus fumigatus sensu stricto genetic diversity from cystic fibrosis patients by Melo, Aryse Martins, Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Trápaga, Mariana Rodrigues, Faria, Fernando Azevedo, Aquino, Valério, Severo, Cecília Bittencourt, Stevens, David A., Veríssimo, Cristina, Sabino, Raquel, Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski

“…We aimed to access the genetic diversity of Apergillus fumigatus strains obtained from cystic fibrosis (CF) patients from southern Brazil. A. fumigatus sensu…”
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Sporotrichosis in Southern Brazil, towards an epidemic? by Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Mattei, Antonella Souza, Madrid, Isabel Martins, Pereira, Juliana Tavora Bertazo, Klafke, Gabriel Baracy, Sanchotene, Karine Ortiz, Brandolt, Tchana Martinez, Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski

“…Rio Grande do Sul (RS) is the second highest state with respect to sporotrichosis incidence in Brazil, with most cases occurring in the southern region. Given…”
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Nikkomycin Z for the treatment of experimental sporotrichosis caused by Sporothrix brasiliensis by Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Munhoz, Lívia Silveira, Stevens, David A., Melo, Aryse Martins, Trápaga, Mariana Rodrigues, Flores, Mariana Martins, Larwood, David J., Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski

“…Sporotrichosis caused by Sporothrix brasiliensis is a global emergent infectious disease. Due to the scarcity of therapeutic options for fungal diseases, new…”
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Update of the Epidemiology of the Sporotrichosis Epidemic in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil by Munhoz, Lívia Silveira, Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Severo, Cecília Bittencourt, Trápaga, Mariana Rodrigues, Madrid, Isabel Martins, Benelli, Jéssica Louise, Stevens, David A., Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski

“…Background Sporotrichosis is a disease not requiring jurisdictional notification and consequently is underreported in Brazil. Therefore, the epidemiological…”
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Optimization of a commercial Histoplasma galactomannan EIA test in a population from an endemic area of histoplasmosis in southern Brazil by Blan, Bianca dos Santos, Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Basso, Rossana Patricia, Benelli, Jéssica Louise, Sanchotene, Karine Ortiz, Caceres, Diego H., Doherty, Brian, Pasqualotto, Alessandro Comarú, Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski

“…Background Since 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends Histoplasma antigen detection for the diagnosis of disseminated histoplasmosis (DH) in…”
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CATastrophe: Response to the challenges of zoonotic sporotrichosis in southern Brazil by Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Stevens, David A., Basso, Rossana Patricia, Munhoz, Lívia Silveira, Zanchi, Mariza, Benelli, Jéssica Louise, Klafke, Gabriel Baracy, Cardone, Shirley, Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski

“…Background In Brazil, zoonotic sporotrichosis became a national public health problem, with thousands of cases in the last decade in several regions of the…”
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Sporothrix brasiliensis: Epidemiology, Therapy, and Recent Developments by Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski, Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Trápaga, Mariana Rodrigues, Stevens, David A.

“…Sporotrichosis caused by Sporothrix brasiliensis is an emergent mycosis that is now a worldwide concern. One important step to sporotrichosis control is its…”
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Diphenyl diselenide alone and in combination with itraconazole against Sporothrix schenckii s.str. and Sporothrix globosa by Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Munhoz, Lívia Silveira, Nogueira, Cristina Wayne, Zeni, Gilson Rogério, Stevens, David A., Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski

“…We evaluated the in vitro susceptibility of Sporothrix schenckii s.str. and Sporothrix globosa to diphenyl diselenide (PhSe) 2 alone and in association with…”
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Aspergillosis, Avian Species and the One Health Perspective: The Possible Importance of Birds in Azole Resistance by Melo, Aryse Martins, Stevens, David A, Tell, Lisa A, Veríssimo, Cristina, Sabino, Raquel, Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski

“…The One Health context considers health based on three pillars: humans, animals, and environment. This approach is a strong ally in the surveillance of…”
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In vitro anti-Cryptococcus activity of diphenyl diselenide alone and in combination with amphotericin B and fluconazole by Benelli, Jéssica Louise, Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Munhoz, Lívia Silveira, Klafke, Gabriel Baracy, Stevens, David A., Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski

“…Cryptococcus is an encapsulated yeast that causes fungal meningitis, most commonly in HIV patients, with high mortality rates. Thus, the study of new treatment…”
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Synergism of Nikkomycin Z in Combination with Diphenyl Diselenide Against Sporothrix spp by Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Munhoz, Lívia Silveira, Benelli, Jéssica Louise, Klafke, Gabriel Baracy, Nogueira, Cristina Wayne, Zeni, Gilson Rogério, Stevens, David A., Larwood, David, Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski

“…We evaluated the in vitro activity of nikkomycin Z (NikZ) in combination with diphenyl diselenide (PhSe) 2 , two compounds previously shown to have anti-…”
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Amlodipine and lufenuron as repurposing drugs against Sporothrix brasiliensis by Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Hidalgo, Jéssica Estefania Dávila, Jardim, Lara Severo, Trápaga, Mariana Rodrigues, Rabello, Vanessa Brito de Souza, Almeida-Paes, Rodrigo, Zancope-Oliveira, Rosely Maria, Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski

“…Background Sporotrichosis caused by Sporothrix brasiliensis is a globally emerging infectious disease with limited therapeutic options. Thus, we aimed to…”
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Histoplasmosis Outbreaks in Brazil: Lessons to Learn About Preventing Exposure by Guerra, Bernardo Tenório, Almeida-Silva, Fernando, Almeida-Paes, Rodrigo, Basso, Rossana Patrícia, Bernardes, João Paulo Romualdo Alarcão, Almeida, Marcos Abreu, Damasceno, Lisandra Serra, Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski, Wanke, Bodo, Zancopé-Oliveira, Rosely M., de Melo Teixeira, Marcus

“…Histoplasmosis is considered the most common invasive opportunistic fungal disease in the Americas, with outbreaks and micro-epidemics reported for over…”
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FUNGUS BALL IN HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS by GUAZZELLI, Luciana Silva, UNIS, Gisela, ORZECHOWSKI XAVIER, Melissa, BITTENCOURT SEVERO, Cecília, DORNELLES PICON, Pedro, SEVERO, Luiz Carlos

“…Aspergillus is a phagocyte opportunistic fungus that causes aspergillosis, an unusual disease in patients with AIDS. Six cases of fungal ball in patients with…”
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Sporothrix brasiliensis Causing Atypical Sporotrichosis in Brazil: A Systematic Review by Poester, Vanice Rodrigues, Xavier, Melissa Orzechowski, Munhoz, Lívia Silveira, Basso, Rossana Patricia, Zancopé-Oliveira, Rosely Maria, Freitas, Dayvison Francis Saraiva, Pasqualotto, Alessandro Comarú

“…Zoonotic sporotrichosis, a subcutaneous mycosis caused by , has become hyperendemic and a serious public health issue in Brazil and an emerging disease…”
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